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Mouthguard

a technology for mouthguards and mouths, applied in the field of mouthguards, can solve problems such as hammering the performance of users, and achieve the effect of reducing disruptions

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-05-04
AWEJAW PERFORMANCE INC
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This patent relates to a mouthguard that reduces impact force and trauma to the jaw and cranium by optimizing the alignment of the upper and lower jaws and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The mouthguard has a unique design with channels that widen the lateral span of the user's lips to expose one or more lateral air conduits to the exterior air, and the interior and exterior surface of the material surrounding each conduit is rounded or contoured to reduce disruptions in the air flowing through the conduits. The mouthguard is integrally molded using a single material or has an upper and lower channel that is a different material, and a heat-resistant mold can be used to preserve the structure of the connecting portion during heating.

Problems solved by technology

It is desirable to provide a substantial amount of cushioning between the upper and lower jaws, yet too much such material interferes with breathing and thereby may hamper the performance of a user.
It is therefore a problem in the art to provide a mouthguard which provides a substantial amount of cushioning between the jaws so as to protect the teeth and jaws without obstructing breathing.

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[0030]Embodiments are described more fully below with reference to the accompanying figures, which form a part hereof and show specific exemplary embodiments. Embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0031]In one aspect, the mouthguard is generally arch-shaped (the arch shape being viewed from a top or bottom view) and comprises an upper teeth-receiving channel 11 and a lower teeth-receiving channel 12 with an impact-absorbing connecting portion 13 disposed along its interface, described in greater detail hereafter.

[0032]Optionally, the upper channel 11 and lower channel 12 can comprise substantially parallel surfaces to accommodate the bite of a user. Alternatively, the surfaces can be non-parallel such that to accommodate the rotational articulation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In this embodiment, best seen in FIG. 6, the surfaces can be at a suitable angle 14 to provide support...

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Abstract

The invention involves a mouthguard to optimize breathing while providing protection from physical blows. A mouthguard can include a plurality of conduits running substantially anterior-to-posterior therethrough.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Mouthguards are known for protecting the teeth, jaw, and head during activities involving the risk of encountering blows to the face or head, such as athletics. Such mouthguards conventionally employ a resilient material for separating the upper and lower jaws to reduce the potential for damage to a user upon impact.[0002]It is desirable to provide a substantial amount of cushioning between the upper and lower jaws, yet too much such material interferes with breathing and thereby may hamper the performance of a user. It is therefore a problem in the art to provide a mouthguard which provides a substantial amount of cushioning between the jaws so as to protect the teeth and jaws without obstructing breathing.[0003]It is with respect to these and other considerations that the present invention has been made.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The invention provides a mouthguard to optimize breathing while providing optimal protection from physical blows. In ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B71/08
CPCA63B71/085A63B2209/00A63B2071/086
Inventor ENGEL, ANDREW W.BERTELE, THEODORERYCEWICZ, CHRISTOPHER A.SCHORER, SCOTT
Owner AWEJAW PERFORMANCE INC
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